Squall lowers mercury in Rajasthan

Squall accompanied with hailstorms plummeted mercury reviving cold wave like conditions in Rajasthan, a MET official said in Jaipur.

Squall accompanied with hailstorms plummeted mercury reviving cold wave like conditions in Rajasthan, a MET official said in Jaipur.

Low to moderate rains occurred at many places in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Phalodi, Bikaner, Churu and Srigangangar districts yesterday and the rainfall varied from 1 mm to 6 mm at these places, the official said.

Pilani, Udaipur and Bikaner recorded the minimum temperature of 8.4 degree C each last night. Whereas, mercury dipped at all places following rains by 2 to 4 degree C at many places, including Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur, where the minimum temperature was at 10 degree C each.

Western disturbances from Jammu and Kashmir and upper air cyclonic system affecting Rajasthan since Tuesday would be over by tomorrow giving respite from sudden cold conditions, a forecast said.